20 Menoc Hotel

10 drawings on paper, variable dimensions

The poetic quality of Deknuydt's work emanates from its polysemic and ambiguous forms, as well as from the artist's intersection of material manipulation with accompanying texts. These assemblages are essential elements for the artist, who labels her works as "hybridizations". These minimalist formats, hybrid ensembles where text intertwines with simplified forms, undergo metamorphosis to create a stimulating whole. The artist plays with the meanings of words and images, seeking to provoke reflection and associations in the viewer. Titles or captions, which accompany the series, create a gap or even contradiction between what one reads and what one sees, altering the interpretation of the images. Deknuydt's strong relationship with material and her production of texts reflect the artist's existential quest, demonstrating in her work a profound fragility and an emphasis on the instability of things.